Los Andes Cross
Cristo Redentor - Aconcagua Mountain
Mt.Bike
March 2010

Diego de Almagro crossed the Mountain to discover Chile. Pedro de Valdivia emulated it to conquer these lands. Soon the "Ejército Libertador" crossed to create a Country and many years later, in 1918 the pilot Dagoberto Godoy was the first one in crossid the mountain range in his faithful Bristol airplane.

Today you can also pass to history crossing in bicycle the great Andean Mountains by the emblematic passage of the Cristo Redentor, arriving to the base of the great Aconcagua, the higher mountain of América.

Do you accept the challenge?

Atacama Desert
A Mt. Biking trip through a magical region: San Pedro de Atacama - Salar de Atacama - Valle de la Luna - Valle de la Muerte - Geysers of Tatio Caspana - Ayquina - Lasana - Chiu-Chiu
Mt.Bike
September 2010

Atacama is a spectacular, magical region. In this land of contrasts the the world’s driest desert meets the Andes mountains, where we find hidden lakes and ravines teeming with life.
Towering volcanoes testify to nature’s power, while a rich archeological heritage bears witness to important indigenous cultures from the past.
Picturesque towns such as San Pedro, Caspana, Ayquina and Chiu-Chiu combine native and Spanish cultures, captivating the visitor with their simple, earthy grace.
Here nature reveals herself in a thousand different forms. Examples are the landscapes of the Valley of the Moon and the Valley of Death, which seem to belong to another planet, the great Atacama salt flat and its numerous flamingo filled lakes, and the mighty vapor eruptions of the Tatio Geysers springing from the depths of the earth.
Exploring this magical region on a bicycle is the best way to experience its unique beauty.

Easter Island
"Ara o te Moai te Pito te Henua"
"The way of the Moai in the navel of the World"
Mt.Bike
November 2010

Where did the inhabitants of this, the most isolated and far-flung island in the Pacific Ocean, come from? How and why were the huge human-like Moai sculptures built and erected? What do the Speaking Tablets mean? Did the Easter Islanders have contact with other peoples ? What was the Tangata Manu (Bird Man) ceremony all about?
These are a few of the mysteries we will explore as we bicycle to fascinating sites such as: the Rano -Raraku Volcano, the quarries where the Moai were produced, the 15 monumental Moais at Ahu Tongariki, the ceremonial village of Orongo, the two windows cavern and the beautiful Anakena and Ovahe beaches, among many other places of great interest.

Biking under the full moon
Mt.Bike

The best idea for a night with full moon is not the happy hour, nor the cinema: it's the mountain bike under the full moon organized by Pared Sur.

Altiplano
Highlands and Volcanoes: Chungará Lake - Parinacota - Guallatire - Surire Salt Lake - Enquelga - Isluga
Mt.Bike

The Chilean altiplano or highland plateau, located within the Andes mountain range near the border with Bolivia, possesses a unique beauty and very special wildlife. Here llamas, vicuñas, flamingos and guallatas (wild geese) can be spotted against the backdrop of the deep blue Lake Chungara, which lies in the white center of the Surire salt lake bed at the base of the twin Payachatas volcanoes.
This is high plateau country, where intense sun and cold nights challenge the visitor, but those who have made the journey know that the challenge is well worth it. Witnessing the sunset over Lake Chungara, enjoying a relaxing soak in Polloguere hot springs, being observed by big brown eyed vicuñas as they graze freely in the salt lake bed are part of what the cyclist can expect to experience in the the altiplano.

Desierto florido (Flowery Desert)
La Serena - Chungungo - Los Choros - Totoralillo - Temblador - Caleta Hornos
Mt.Bike

Rain passed through the smaller north, flourishing of life the border coast of the fourth region. Marvelous routes between the ocean and añañucas, coronillas de fraile and guanaco's footsteps, meanwhile our kind staff of Pared Sur wait for bikers with delicious apetizers, special food and nice time. 3 days to enjoy bikes, ocean and beautiful landscapes of a desert in spring.

Springtime in 7 Tazas
Mt. Bike - Trekking - Camping - Pictures

In the middle of November, the spring arrives at his maximum at the precordilleran forest of the Maule zone. The oaks' new leaves paint the landscape of beautiful green colors contrasting with the majestic white of the snowing mountain and the crystalline tone of the water in the rivers and cascades. Through this magnificent landscape, a challenging footpath under the native forest becoming a beautiful route to discover by bicycle.

Galletue - Icalma - Conguillio - Llaima Volcano
Mountainbike and Trekking surrounding the Araucarias
Mt. Bike - Trekking - Campamento - Fotografía

The spring in the National Park Conguillío finishes while the Araucarias' pinions begin to take form with the forest from Nothofagus dominated by Coigues, Oaks, Lengas, Ñirres and Raulíes. Probably this is the most beautiful wooded scene of the Araucanía with the majestic presence of snow-covered Llaima volcano and crystalline waters of Conguillio, Captren and Arcoiris. To advance in bicycle or on foot by the beautiful routes of these places, is a wonderful experience that impregnates of pleasing sensations the traveller, for example when listening the timid song of chucao or when deep breathing, the pure air with aroma to humid forest.

Vichuquén
Mt. Bike

Wonderful and challenging routes in Mt.bike around the Lake, between forests and the sea, a camping based next to the lake at the Vichuquén Camping with and excellent equipment and an own beach.

Northern Patagonia Stage North
Land of Forests, Mountains and the Sea

Pto. Varas - Volcán Osorno Pass - Petrohué - Ralún - Puelo - Hornopirén - Pumalín - Chaitén
Mt. Bike

The Carretera Austral in the northern area of Chile’s Patagonia was made to be explored by bicycle. It winds through an untamed and pristine region of forests, lakes, rivers, mountains and glaciers. This marvelous land exhibits its great beauty everywhere. This trip is truly a privilege, a challenge and a dream come true for mountainbike lovers.

Northern Patagonia Stage Central
Futaleufú
Mt. Bike

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Northern Patagonia Stage South
Lago Gral. Carrera, Río Baker, Cochrane, Tortel
Mt. Bike

"Escorted by a military truck next to the beautiful Baker river and around woods, cascades and mountains, twenty of cyclists advanced the last kilometers of the new section of the Carretera Austral (Austral Highway) until arriving in bicycle until the beautiful place of Tortel. By this form the rear of Villa Or Higgins was repeated and we transformed ourselves into the first expedition that arrived at Tortel in Bicycle. Houses on palafitos united by footbridges, bridges and perrons, everything constructed in noble wood from Austral forest, make of Tortel a little town from stories. Somebody said; "is like Venice”.
I’m not agree because Tortel is unique! A place of dreams in front of a wonderful bay surrounded by green mountains nailed between the Patagonian Ice. Here there are no streets nor vehicles and the only option is to walk. Very kind and simple people still conserves moral convention to salute, making the stranger feel like an equal one.

Torres del Paine
Following the Footsteps of the Milodon

Puerto Natales- Milodon Cave - Sofia Lagoon Lake Porteño - Toro Lake - Serrano River - Paine River - Pehoe Lake - Salto Grande - Nordenskjold Lake - Torres del Paine Hike - Paine Woter falls - Azul Lagoon - Cebolla Lake
Mt. Bike - Trekking

Millions of years ago, Patagonia was populated by strange animals. One of these was the Milodon, a sort of bear that stood on its hind legs supported by its thick tail. The Milodon lumbered about the extraordinary natural setting that is today Torres del Paine National Park. The park, located at the foot of jagged peaks crowned with eternal snow, encompasses a fanciful landscape of lakes, rivers, waterfalls and forests. Thousands of years have passed and the Milodon’s faint tracks serve today as beautiful and inspiring trails for the cyclist. Come feel the power of Patagonia’s wind in your face and admire the guanacos in this singular and grandiose landscape.

Tierra del Fuego - Ushuaia
On the World’s Southernmost Roads

Bahia Inutil - Cameron - Pampa Guanacos - Lake Blanco - Valley of the Castors - Rio Grande - Lake Fagnano - Ushuaia
Mt. Bike

In October of 1520, Hernando de Magallanes journeyed through the waters of the historic strait which today bears his name. At night, firelight could be seen shining from the shores. Magallanes named this La Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire). The lights he saw came from the Ona people who gathered around bonfires to survive the cold nights. Nomads and hunters, the Onas blazed the first trails in Tierra del Fuego in their hunt for the guanaco, the mainstay of their diet. Today these trails have been transformed into the southernmost roads in the world, and invite exploration at a bicycle pace. The rider will find him/herself enveloped in an exotic landscape made even more beautiful every evening by the colorful sunsets.

Paine Towers - Perito Moreno Glacier
Exploratory Expedition

Azul Lagoon - Baguales Mountain range - Baquiano Zamora Pass - Roca Lake - Perito Moreno Glacier
Mt. Bike - Trekking

Geographically, the Paine Towers National Park in Chilean territory and the Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentine territory are very near. The border divisions have separated them in spite of the existence of natural passes. The intention of this expedition is to cross through one of these beautiful passes uniting in bicycle these great Patagonian attractiveness. This is a pioneering and exploratory expedition, an real adventure where we will face greater but feasible challenges to surpass.

Nahuelbuta Mountain range
Easter Holiday
Mt.Bike - Trekking

Nahuelbuta is the paradise for the lovers of the bicycle and trekking. Their challenging routes around forests of millenarian araucarias, Coigües centennial and oaks dyed by the colors of the beginning of the autumn, are the best option to enjoy Mt. bike and real trekking verdadero in these small Easter's vacations.

Tierra del Fuego - Ushuaia
On the World’s Southernmost Roads

Bahia Inutil - Cameron - Pampa Guanacos - Lake Blanco - Valley of the Castors - Rio Grande - Lake Fagnano - Ushuaia
Mt. Bike

In October of 1520, Hernando de Magallanes journeyed through the waters of the historic strait which today bears his name. At night, firelight could be seen shining from the shores. Magallanes named this La Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire). The lights he saw came from the Ona people who gathered around bonfires to survive the cold nights. Nomads and hunters, the Onas blazed the first trails in Tierra del Fuego in their hunt for the guanaco, the mainstay of their diet. Today these trails have been transformed into the southernmost roads in the world, and invite exploration at a bicycle pace. The rider will find him/herself enveloped in an exotic landscape made even more beautiful every evening by the colorful sunsets.

Costa Rica
Monteverde, Sky walk, Tilaran, Arenal Lake, Río Chiquito, Río Caño Negro, Arenal Volcano, Water falls of de Fortuna, Venado Caves, Rafting Pacuare River, Cahuita, Carebean Beaches, Sixaola River, San José
Mt. Bike - Rafting

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Perú - Machu Picchu
Inca Trail

Lima - Cusco - biking in the Ruins - Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Mt. Bike - Trekking

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